SIKESTON-The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is planning to replace two bridges located on Routes O and U in Scott County, Missouri.

The Route O project includes replacing the bridge over a drainage ditch, located 2.7 miles north of Route 62. Letting is anticipated in January 2018.

The Route U project includes replacing the bridge over St. John’s Ditch, located 1.6 miles east of Route 61. Letting is anticipated in January 2018.

Construction could begin as early as summer 2018. As construction is underway, Routes O and U will be closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the bridges.

Maps, plans, and other information prepared by the Missouri Department of Transportation, or interested agency, will be available for public inspection and copying at the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Sikeston District office, 2675 N. Main Street, Sikeston, MO 63801.

Any person affected by this project may request that a public hearing be held in regard to the proposed improvements. Requests for a public hearing shall be in writing and must be submitted to District Engineer Mark Shelton at P.O. Box 160, Sikeston, MO 63801, by June 14, 2017.